Insequality And Social Inequalities In Social Class And Education

Inequalities in Social Class and Education

Inequalities between social classes can be seen in numerous aspects of society, especially in the education system. Some customs that the American education system have implemented over time may be preventing the success of our children, which continues the cycle of social class inequality. For example, in some states parents must enroll their child in school or show proof of equate homeschool curriculum. Standardized testing has also contributed to lack of growth in some students. Schools that produce successful students must have financial advantages that provide students with proper resources, highly trained instructors and an adequate amount of time to support students’ interests in learning.

Public schools are designated to students who live in nearby neighborhoods. Students from low-income families usually live in low income neighborhoods, which require them to attend low-income schools. Low-income schools lack the money for the materials needed to expand beyond a basic curriculum and provide extracurricular activities that could have the potential to keep these children safe from the street. Lack of resources may inhibit the child’s ability to learn what is expected of him and have less of an interest in learning a skill or talent. This lack of interest provokes students to drop out of high school, which leads to low paying jobs that do not allow upward mobility in social class. The cycle continues when the student has grown into an adult, and is now sending their child off to school in the same broken down neighborhood with the hope that things will

If a student is introduced to a particular skill or talent and wants to become an expert, there is a high probability that the child will not have time to practice intensely without sacrificing other responsibilities expected of them in their education or home life. When a parent notices that their child is interested in developing a talent or skill, it is mostly their responsibility to nurture that desire by taking action and enrolling the child in lessons, and providing a lifestyle that will support the required schedule. Unfortunately, most parents cannot afford to pay for private lessons or training for extracurricular activities, which is why parents rely on public school as a place for the student to gain an education and hope they develop a talent that is typically music or sport oriented. The future success of a child is what every broke parent dreams of, so these potential talents may lead to a ‘better life’ for the